Following direction from the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Long-Term Care, and the HHHS COVID-19 Steering Committee, the following changes will be in effect as of Monday, April 3, 2023.
Passive Screening for Entry to HHHS Facilities
All HHHS facilities, including Long-Term Care, will shift from ‘active’ to ‘passive’ screening for COVID-19 and respiratory symptoms. This means that visitors to the Emergency Department, In-Patient Department, and both Hyland Crest and Highland Wood Long-Term Care home will be presented by a list of screening questions upon arrival at HHHS facilities.
Visitors will be expected to self-screen, based on these questions, and not proceed with their visit if they have any symptoms.
Ending of Testing Requirement for Long-Term Care Visitors
Visitors to Hyland Crest and Highland Wood Long-Term Care homes will no longer be required to be rapid tested for COVID-19 before entry. Rapid antigen tests will be made available on-site at each Long-Term Care home for those who wish to self-test before entering the homes.
Visitor Masking Requirements
While all visitors to any HHHS facility will still be required to wear a medical-grade mask indoors, there are no requirements for masking by visitors conducting outdoor visits with Long-Term Care residents.
For more information about HHHS’ visiting policies, visit the links on the side of this page.
Passive Screening for Entry to HHHS Facilities
All HHHS facilities, including Long-Term Care, will shift from ‘active’ to ‘passive’ screening for COVID-19 and respiratory symptoms. This means that visitors to the Emergency Department, In-Patient Department, and both Hyland Crest and Highland Wood Long-Term Care home will be presented by a list of screening questions upon arrival at HHHS facilities.
Visitors will be expected to self-screen, based on these questions, and not proceed with their visit if they have any symptoms.
Ending of Testing Requirement for Long-Term Care Visitors
Visitors to Hyland Crest and Highland Wood Long-Term Care homes will no longer be required to be rapid tested for COVID-19 before entry. Rapid antigen tests will be made available on-site at each Long-Term Care home for those who wish to self-test before entering the homes.
Visitor Masking Requirements
While all visitors to any HHHS facility will still be required to wear a medical-grade mask indoors, there are no requirements for masking by visitors conducting outdoor visits with Long-Term Care residents.
For more information about HHHS’ visiting policies, visit the links on the side of this page.